Associate Postgraduate Dean

The role of Associate Postgraduate Dean (APD) in England has evolved over several years as a result of changes in healthcare education and training, the implementation of revalidation, the emergence of new workforce solutions and the continuing development of NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E). The role of the APD assists the Postgraduate Dean in embracing corporate, statutory and non-statutory functions, aligning with the NHS England WT&E mandate. The role is focused firmly upon improving patient and learner safety and experience and ensuring effective educational outcomes. We are seeking to appoint to two roles. Applicants will be established consultants or GPs within the West Midlands and are normally expected to continue in a reduced but maintained clinical role. This will usually involve direct patient contact, but wider roles might occur. These posts will be on secondment from the appointee's employer and salary will be reimbursed via the Education Funding Agreement. In certain circumstances, direct employment may be agreed; it is anticipated they will be for two years in the first instance and then renewable annually. An annual appraisal against the roles, supporting a whole practice appraisal by the employer, will be carried out., 1. Faculty Development and Leadership (3-4PA)Up to 4 PAs. Postholder will provide leadership in the development and delivery of programmes and projects across the organisation that assist in the delivery of our mandate, including supporting the development of trainers in a multi-professional workforce, engaging with national agendas and business managers and regularly report to PME Board, liaising with Trusts, Directors of Medical Education, Heads of School, TPDs and Regional Directors. There is an optional further one PA to take on a 'workforce' portfolio (which may include representation at a People Board/ICB, working with the APD for Workforce and Workforce and Transformation Managers and to lead on a specific workforce and transformation workstream in conjunction with other APDs., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

2. Workforce and Transformation (4PA)Four PAs; focus will be Faculty Development and Leadership. Postholder will provide Leadership in Medical Workforce and Transformation in line with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan working with other APDs. They will be expected to represent the Midlands in national medical workforce groups and lead in discussions around 'Expansion and Distribution' regionally. This will include work as required with regional stakeholders. Postholder will also represent NHS England WTE at Midlands Clinical Senate.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.